Report Abuse or Neglect

Report Abuse or Neglect

We have a 24-hour hotline at 419-626-KIDS (419-626-5437), you can contact the Erie County Sheriff’s Office or fill out the abuse or neglect report form below and we will get back with you.  >>Abuse or Neglect Report Form

Learn More about Foster Care and Adoption

Foster Care & Adoption

There are few acts greater than helping a child—and family—in need. Erie County has many children that need your love and support.

 

>>Learn more about how you can help.

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Current Foster/Adopt Parents

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Erie County Children’s Services

News/Events

Join Our Team!!!

December 30, 2025
Erie County Department of Job and Family Services is currently hiring for full-time Social Service Worker 3 positions in the Children Services Unit. If interested submit resume and Erie County employment application to:Amber Bruno, Executive Assistant at Amber.Bruno@jfs.ohio.gov. Or you…

Erie County Child Abuse/Neglect MOU

December 30, 2025
Please find the attached Erie County Department of Job and Family Services Memorandum of Understanding to address Child Abuse and Neglect. 2545_001Download

2025 ACE Nomination Form

April 18, 2025
ACE Nomination form 2025Download
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Erie County Children’s Services Mission

To serve as a first responder to reported allegations of child abuse &
neglect, to investigate such reports in a timely manner and to provide
appropriate protective services to children who are found to be abused
and neglected in accordance with legal mandates.

Erie County Children’s Services
221 W Parish St,
Sandusky, OH 44870
419-626-6781